Run-time License for Vision builder

[ninadregundwar]

HI

I have created a VBAI file for my inspection in, but now I want to transfer the inspection LabVIEW and build an exe to run the application.

Now for running that application do I require a NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Run-Time License or a NI Vision Development Module Run-Time License.

[udka]

Hi, check this
http://forums.ni.com/t5/Machine-Vision/NI-Vision-Builder-migration-to-Labview/td-p/1757228

[ChristopheC]

Instead of migrating to LabVIEW, you might want to consider automating Vision Builder from LabVIEW and running your inspection by using the VBAI API.

Check out the examples located here: C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\Vision Builder AI 2013\API Examples\LabVIEW Examples.

The VBAI API allows to start a VBAI engine, open and run an inspection and retrieve images and results for each step.

When using this method, if you're running the LabVIEW program on the same machine VBAI is installed, you do not need to purchase the VBAI runtime, neither the Vision Development Module Runtime (unless you wish to process further the image returned by VBAI.

If you need to deploy that LabVIEW application on a different machine, then you'll need to purchase a VBAI Runtime license.

If you choose instead to migrate the inspection to LabVIEW, then you will need to purchase a full license of Vision Development module for your development machine (the code generated uses Vision Development Module VIs).

If you choose to build the resulting code into a LabVIEW application and deploy it on a different machine, you will need a Vision Development Module Runtime License for the deployment machine (but not a VBAI license).

Migrating the code to LabVIEW is recommended only in cases where you need to modify the code generated by VBAI. The code generated is indeed a lot more complex than using the VBAI API that I described in the first option.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Christophe

[vicky_selva]

Hi, 

I have created a inspection in Vision Builder For Automated inspection and saved the file is saved as .vbai. now, i need to run only the .vbai file in inspection mode in target computer. What do i need to install in the target computer. Also, if i purchase a Runtime License for Vision Builder for automated inspection, in how many target computers can i use with single NI VBAI Runtime License.

Thanks and Regards,

Vignesh

[1100fps]

I deploy code using LabVEW professional Development  with the Vision Development Module which also requires license for  the Visitation Acquisition software.

When deploying the software on a target machine I use the   NI Vision Development Module Run-Time License.  EACH TARGET requires a $518.00 License for the Vision Acquistion and runtime. 

I assume you are in the same boat.  

I have no faith that Emerson will keep the LabVIEW vision module competitive with other products going forward (with hopes that is wrong).  That said, the runtime license for vision is considerably lower than Zebra or Halcon.

My case may be different, but I assume each target machine will require a runtime license.

In some cases, it makes more sense to buy a really good computer and run multiple inspections on a single PC.  Lots of pros and cons there.

But I wax  on.

Good luck with your project.  If you can make it to the Automate Show in Chicago next may, look me up. 

Cheers

Robert